Difference between revisions of "Charmeuse"
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| + | [[File:SC345949.jpg|thumb|Silk carmeuse dress<br>MFA# 1999.461]] | ||
| + | ==Description== | ||
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| + | a lightweight fabric woven with a satin weave, in which the warp threads cross over four or more of the backing (weft) threads. These float threads give the front of the fabric a smooth, shiny finish, whereas the back has a dull finish. Charmeuse differs from plain satin in that charmeuse has a different ratio of float (face) threads, and is of a lighter weight. Charmeuse may be made of silk, polyester, or Rayon. Charmeuse woven from blended fibers has also become more common. It is used in women's clothing such as lingerie, evening gowns, and blouses, especially garments with a bias cut. | ||
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| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
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| + | * Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charmeuse | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 28 May 2022
Description
a lightweight fabric woven with a satin weave, in which the warp threads cross over four or more of the backing (weft) threads. These float threads give the front of the fabric a smooth, shiny finish, whereas the back has a dull finish. Charmeuse differs from plain satin in that charmeuse has a different ratio of float (face) threads, and is of a lighter weight. Charmeuse may be made of silk, polyester, or Rayon. Charmeuse woven from blended fibers has also become more common. It is used in women's clothing such as lingerie, evening gowns, and blouses, especially garments with a bias cut.
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charmeuse